Associate Director, Strategic Products and Portfolio Planning

Sanofi•Morristown, NJ

18h•$148,500 - $247,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Our organization in North America is growing fast, and we're always looking for talented professionals to join our Commercial Strategy and Marketing Operations & Excellence team. We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world. Our Commercial Operations team aims for excellence. We offer a diverse and dynamic environment that’s growing at pace. Over the next two years, we aim to grow our US business by $1 billion—and this role will be instrumental in achieving that ambition. The Associate Director of Strategic Projects & Portfolio Planning will serve as a key strategic advisor within the Commercial Strategy and Marketing Operations & Excellence team, shaping long-term portfolio priorities and driving initiatives that position our business for sustainable growth. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Strategy and Marketing Operations & Excellence, this role combines strategic foresight with analytical rigor to influence senior leadership decisions and accelerate commercial excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, seamlessly moving between high-level strategy and detailed analysis. You will navigate ambiguity, connect disparate information, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. This role offers significant visibility and growth potential for a high-performing professional looking to make a lasting impact. Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience at a top-tier management consulting firm, with exposure to pharmaceutical/healthcare projects preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, market assessment, strategic planning, and competitive intelligence.
Proven ability to translate complex market dynamics into actionable portfolio strategies.
Superior communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
Exceptional project management capabilities with experience driving strategic initiatives.
Strong business acumen and commercial mindset.
Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and analytical tools.
Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement analytics on business performance and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
Synthesize data from multiple sources into actionable commercial and market insights.
Establish and maintain metrics, data sets, and KPIs to provide leadership with real-time visibility.
Collaborate across functions on analytics projects, including competitive intelligence and business performance tracking.
Lead strategic assessments of market trends, competitive landscape, and portfolio performance to inform commercial strategy.
Partner with senior leadership to define portfolio priorities and evaluate new opportunities.
Develop market assessments and strategic presentations that provide comprehensive views of business performance and growth potential.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on strategic and analytic projects.
Prepare executive-level presentations for business reviews and leadership meetings.
Anticipate leadership needs and proactively deliver scenario analyses and insights that shape decision-making.
Build strong relationships across sales, market access, marketing, and finance teams to ensure alignment on data and strategy.
Lead cross-functional working groups to address complex business challenges and drive consensus.
Lead high-priority strategic initiatives from concept through implementation.
Manage complex projects with multiple workstreams and dependencies.
Develop clear project plans with milestones, deliverables, and accountability.
Bring structure and clarity to ambiguous business problems.
Create compelling, executive-level narratives that distill complex analyses into actionable recommendations.
Influence decision-makers through data storytelling and business case development.
Act as a thought leader, challenging assumptions and shaping strategic conversations at the highest levels.